Bill Straub: It seems McConnell just can’t withstand the urge to poke Obama with a stick
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who hasn’t had an easy time of it lately – reference his fellow Kentuckian, Sen….
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Hepatitis C cases among young people in Central Appalachia up 364% from 2006-2012
CDC: Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus. Today,…
Covington Independent’s CIPS one of 11 alternative programs selected as Programs of Distinction
In an effort to recognize the work of educators and programs that serve at-risk students, the Kentucky Department of Education…
Board of Education considers career/tech funding based on independent report
Current funding for career and technical education in Kentucky is inadequate and at critical levels. That’s the conclusion of an…
Road Fund receipts decreased 4.1 percent; General Fund receipts decreased 1.8 percent
The Office of State Budget Director reported today that May’s General Fund receipts fell 1.8 percent compared to May of…
Hepatitis C cases among young people in Central Appalachia up 364 percent from 2006-2012
Hepatitis C cases among people under 30 in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia increased by 364 percent from 2006…
Study shows single dose of HPV vaccine may be all you need to prevent cervical cancer
A single dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine Cervarix appears to be as effective in preventing certain HPV infections as…
Bumpy Road: Brent Spence Bridge among many issues presenting challenges for lawmakers
By John Gregory KET They have 27,000 miles of paved roads to maintain, constituents clamoring for a number of new…
Keven Moore: If you inherited the wanderlust gene, check your risky tendancies at the door
There are all kinds of travelers in the world. Some of us very rarely leave the confines of our own…
Mt. Auburn Brass Fellowship headlines Music@BCM: Beer ‘n’ Brass event June 11
Music@BCM: Beer ‘n’ Brass offers all of the ingredients for an old-fashioned summer concert in the park – dandelions, lightning…
Paul Long: What do you do when you get bored while running an ultramarathon? Why you knit, of course!
Sometime around 5 a.m., as the first few hints of dawn came over the small horse track in Paducah, Melissa…
News briefs: Volunteers needed for River Sweep, Ideopia launches new division and website, more
COV200 seeks River Sweep volunteers COV200, the group organizing the bicentennial celebration for the city of Covington, will host its…
Funding boost will enable more Kentucky children to receive free summer meals
A $40,000 increase in funding will enable the Kentucky Association of Food Banks to increase the number of low-income children…
Rep. Mike Denham: Kentucky is full of ‘irreplaceable’ National Historic Landmarks
Eighty years ago, historical preservation took a major step forward when the federal government began compiling a list of those…
Kentucky State Police raffle features big, red truck – literally; prize for fundraiser is 2015 GMC Sierra 1500
In observance of the 50th anniversary of Trooper Island, the Kentucky State Police is featuring a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500…
Ouch! Protect yourself, avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes this summer with these tips
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune Spending time outdoors is one of the great pleasures of summer. Unfortunately, this is…
Kentucky by Heart: Old-fashioned teamwork at center of Louise Rhodus’ path to success
She found out early the importance of working within the constraints of old-fashioned teamwork. Born in 1928, she was raised…
Environmental award nominations sought; program recognizes environmental leaders
The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection is soliciting nominations for the 2015 Environmental Excellence Awards. These awards were established to…
Beshear sets new minimum wage for state employees, challenges businesses to follow lead
Beginning July 1, state government’s lowest-paid workers will get a raise, from $7.25 an hour to at least $10.10 per…
Commentary: Debate commission would enable voters to make informed choice
By Jeff Hoover Special to NKyTribune Recently, my longtime friend and college classmate, John David Dyche, authored a column calling…